Director, Property Tax

Simon Property Group • Indianapolis, IN

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The position will be responsible for leading all aspects of the real estate and business personal property tax practice, including timely payment of property tax bills; evaluating property assessment levels and, if necessary, the filing of appeals; property tax budgeting; and researching and responding to matters involving property assessments and taxation.

Requirements

• 10-12+ years of multi-state property tax and assessment experience including demonstrated success independently conducting complex property tax appeals for a multi-state portfolio
• Four-year undergraduate degree required, preferably in real estate, valuation, finance, or law
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Highly motivated, proactive and results oriented
• Strong valuation and financial analysis skills in the commercial real estate sector and the ability to work well within a team environment
• Proficient computer skills (i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• familiarity with ONESource preferred
• Travel will be required

Nice To Haves

• A professional designation such as MAI, ASA, CMI, CCIM, or JD preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead an assigned property tax portfolio to ensure compliance with real property ad valorem filings, audits, bill payments, and tax planning
• Performing independent Income/Expense valuation analysis to determine if assessments are equitable
• Preemptively conduct meetings with local assessing authorities to proactively seek appropriate levels of assessment and, when necessary, file appeals at the appropriate jurisdictional level(s)
• When necessary, lead and direct 3rd party consultants and attorneys to provide critical technical guidance in property valuations, appeals, and litigation using an in-depth knowledge of relevant statues, court decisions, real estate appraisal techniques, and local customs and practices
• Be able to effectively engage state and local tax assessing authorities independently or with 3rd party consultants on valuation matters
• Reviewing and approving property assessments and tax bills
• Preparing property tax budgets
• Research and respond to administrative matters involving property assessments and taxation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director